Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:1. to develop a broad view of the range of methods available for molecular systems and molecular/non-molecular materials2. to explain the physical principles by which these techniques are based 3. to identify when and how the techniques should be applied and how to place data obtained from multiple techniques in context 4. to explain the concept and implications of time domain in measurements including transient spectroscopy, rapid mixing and obtaining kinetic data5. demonstrate skills in quantitative as well as qualitative analysis

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This course builds on the course Structure determination with molecular spectroscopy but to focus on materials and systems characterisation methods. Topics covered include Advanced X-Ray, NMR, Electronic and Vibrational spectroscopies and electrochemistry for solution phase studies and the several concepts in approaching chemical analysis will be explored including.(a) Linear and time resolved spectroscopy (from fast transient to stopped flow and obtaining kinetic information)(b) Spectroelectrochemistry(c) Tandem Techniques(d) Magnetic techniques and thin films

The test is divided into five parts which test the students comprehension of the physical basis for the techniques under study and their knowledge of the functioning of instrumentation as well as their knowledge of technical aspects of relevance to the interpretation of data obtained. Each question is linked to each 3 lecture block of the course and are comprised of a composition of sub-questions that test factual knowledge, treatment of data and interpretation of data. A template of answers including a points scheme is provided for each test and the detailed criteria for grading can be found in these documents. The exam is comprised of 5 questions, with a subdivision of 3-5 parts, each accounting for 20 marks.